Medtronic PLC vs Vanguard Ultra Short Bond ETF — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.48 (market cap $116.07B), while Vanguard Ultra Short Bond ETF trades at $49.67. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.18% dividend while Vanguard Ultra Short Bond ETF pays none, and Medtronic PLC is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Ultra Short Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | VUSB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | — |
Sector | Health | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $50.03 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $49.60 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | — |
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One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
Read more on MDT →VUSB is an actively managed ETF from Vanguard that invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, investment-grade fixed income securities with maturities typically under two years. It is designed to offer higher yield potential than traditional money market funds while maintaining limited price volatility, making it a strategic tool for managing short-term reserves with a 6-to-18-month horizon.
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